Introductions

General lives on through his words. on beyond the musicals. The 2015 edition of The Song Book of The world was deeply saddened when he was in December Salvation Army includes 28 of them – and they continue to be sung 2012, but thank God for the legacy of song words that he left us. Through around the world. them he still speaks to inspire and challenge and encourage, and with this album we are invited to share in a further 23 jewels from this legacy. Commissioner Gisèle Gowans and I were grateful to The International Staff Songsters when the first volume of A Gowans Legacy was recorded It is no secret that I set most of John’s song lyrics to music – and that in 2016. It seems that our appreciation has been shared by many, for explains why all but four of the songs included on this album are with that album has become a best-seller, and we are pleased that it is now music by me. being followed by this second volume.

John and I hardly knew each other when in 1966 we were asked to form For my own part, I have enjoyed creating songster arrangements a creative partnership. The National Youth Secretary, Brigadier Denis for a number of the songs on the album for which the original stage Hunter, had called a small group together to discuss the possibility of a arrangement did not lend itself for recording. Getting immersed in that musical for Youth Year 1968 and ideas had flowed. Let John continue the task has brought back many memories. story – as recorded in his autobiography There’s a Boy Here: ‘At this point the eagle eye of Brigadier Hunter scanned his circle of collaborators. John and I often used to say that when we got to Heaven and the Book “Captain Larsson,” he said, “you write music, do you not?” John of Life was opened, we would find that we had influenced more people diffidently admitted that this was the case. The travelling eye fell on me. through our songs than through our main appointments. I can just “Captain Gowans,” he said, “you write verses?” It sounded more like an picture him now leaning over the battlements of Glory and calling out: accusation than an enquiry! I must have paled, I think, as I confessed ‘I’ve checked. We were right – it’s all there!’ that I had written a few. “There we are then,” said Denis, adding his most beatific smile. “Captain Gowans will write the words and Captain May these songs now speak to your heart as The International Staff Larsson the music. We have everything we need!”’ Songsters bring them to life yet again in their own inimitable way.

From that beginning sprang 10 full-length musicals with more than 200 songs written over a period of 23 years. Many of the songs have lived General (Rtd) All TheScripture references Songs in these notes are from The New English Bible – John Gowans’ favourite translation. It has been a pleasure and a privilege for the ISS to record a second album that features poetry written by General John Gowans. It has Our Loving Heavenly Father also been a joy for the project to be masterminded by his close friend Hundreds and thousands His love remains the same General John Larsson, who chose all the tracks, planned the thematic Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans journey through the music and has written notes for every song. Music: John Larsson Music: John Larsson

The music is predominantly composed by General John Larsson; he This children’s song from our first musical, Take- This song is from the musical Hosea (1969). We almost guided me regarding the approach to take for each piece and I have over Bid, was sung at its première in 1967 by the called this musical For Better For Worse, for that is thoroughly enjoyed working closely with him on this project. Songs by three Caffull brothers, Mike, Graham and Trevor. how the prophet Hosea loved his wife even when The then six-year-old Trevor is the Executive she abandoned him – and that is how God loves us. Richard Phillips, Andrew Blyth, Andrew Maycock and Ivor Bosanko are Producer for this album! also included. There are hundreds of sparrows, thousands, millions, Don’t assume that God’s dismissed you Commissioner Gisèle Gowans always takes a great personal interest in They’re two a penny, far too many there must be; from his mind, There are hundreds and thousands, Don’t assume that God’s forgotten to be kind; the ministry of the ISS and I would like to acknowledge how much we millions of sparrows, For no matter what you do, his love still follows you; appreciate her support. But God knows every one and God knows me! Don’t think that you have left him far behind. There are hundreds of flowers, thousands, millions, For his love remains the same, We were encouraged by the response to the first Gowans Legacy album And flowers fair the meadows wear for all to see. He knows you by your name, and pray that this recording of these beautiful words and melodies will There are hundreds and thousands, Don’t think because you failed him he despairs; millions of flowers, For he gives to those who ask, encourage, challenge and continue to support those who listen in the But God knows every one and God knows me! His for every task, years to come. God plans for you in love for he still cares. There are hundreds of planets, thousands, millions, Way out in space each has a place by God’s decree; Don’t assume that God will plan for you no more, There are hundreds and thousands, Don’t assume that there’s no future to explore; millions of planets, For your life he’ll re-design, the pattern be divine; Dorothy Nancekievill But God knows every one and God knows me! Don’t think that your repentance he’ll ignore. International Staff Songster Leader There are hundreds of children, thousands, millions, Don’t assume you cannot give what he’ll demand, And yet their names are written on God’s memory; Don’t assume that God condemns you out of hand; There are hundreds and thousands, For he gives to those who ask his grace for every task; millions of children, Don’t think that God will fail to understand. But God knows every one, But God knows every one, But God knows every one and God knows me! Our Lord and Saviour

Everywhere He came to give us life The Crucifixion There is a message Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Music: Andrew Maycock Music: John Larsson Music: John Larsson Music: John Larsson

Andrew Maycock has taken the lyrics of a snappy This song from Jesus Folk! (1973) is the only song of John’s mastery of words and rhymes is seen in every The beauty and power of simplicity radiate from number from the musical Glory! (1976) and has ours that has appeared in two musicals. Originally line of this dramatic song from Jesus Folk! this song, sung in the musical Glory! by Captain given them an inspired reinterpretation. No part of Hosea, we cut it for reasons of length before Campbell to tell the people of Folkestone why he has anthology of the Gowans legacy would be complete the musical was published – but found a good new come to open the Army’s work there. without this gem. home for it in our next musical. The song is based on the words of Jesus: ‘I have come that men may have With terrible taunts they took him, There is a message, a simple message, life, and may have it in all its fullness’ (John 10:10). They stripped him, they whipped him; And it’s a message for us all: They shouted abuse and shook him, There is a Saviour, and what a Saviour! Have you ever stopped to think how God loves you? He came to give us life in all its fullness, They knocked him, they mocked him. There is a Saviour for us all. It sounds quite incredible, and yet it’s true! He came to make the blind to see, They platted him a crown of thorn, Nothing on this earth or in the heavens above He came to banish death and doubt and darkness, And cursed the day that he was born, Let’s look at Jesus, for he’s the Saviour, is as sure and certain as God’s love! He came to set his people free. And laughed the Son of God to scorn, And he will answer when we call; He liberating love imparted, They bruised him, refused him. Let’s look at Jesus, for he’s the Saviour, O it’s as high as the sky and it’s as deep as the sea, He taught men once again to smile, Yes, he’s the Saviour for us all. And it’s as wide as the world, He came to bind the broken-hearted, And even his friends mistook him, God’s love for you and for me. And God and man to reconcile. They left him, bereft him; If you want pardon, then ask for pardon, We can’t escape his love or take ourselves out of his care, He came to give us life in all its fullness, They failed him and then forsook him, And God’s own pardon shall be yours; So where can we hide from his love? He came to make the blind to see. Decoyed him, destroyed him. For those who seek him are sure to find him, His love is everywhere. He came to banish death and doubt and darkness, And even though their hearts were stirred, And none who seek him Christ ignores. He came to set his people free. By all that they had seen and heard, Everything is changing in the world today, They had not understood a word! Though you have failed him, There’s one thing reliable in every way, We wonder why Christ came into the world, Decried him, denied him. and how you’ve failed him, Other things may alter but it’s clear and plain A helpless, homeless child; Though you have failed him God loves you; that the love of God is just the same! We wonder why he tolerated men, And then to the ground they slung him, The proof is Jesus, so look at Jesus, The tainted and defiled. They nailed him, impaled him. And learn from Jesus God loves you. Wider than the human mind can realise, We wonder why! We wonder why! And high on the cross they hung him, His love is unlimited and never dies, The Son of God as man came down, Defiled him, reviled him. Though we don’t deserve it every day it’s new, What does this signify? With healing hands spread-eagled wide, That’s the love of God for me and you! With broken lips and bleeding side, We wonder why Christ came into the world, The Son of God was crucified! And let men hurt him so, They stilled him, they killed him! We wonder why the Christ should have to die, Does anybody know? We wonder why! We wonder why! The Son of God as man came down, What does this signify? The Holy Spirit Prayer - And Seeking

There’s no other name Burning, Burning That’s the Spirit! What shall I ask for you? Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Music: John Larsson Music: John Larsson Music: John Larsson Music: John Larsson

This is the final climax song of the musical Jesus In this song from the musical Spirit! (1974), John In the musical Spirit! Ananias is called in a vision This tender wedding prayer song from the musical Folk! and is based on the words of Peter: ‘There is no Gowans draws his inspiration from the description to pray with Saul in Damascus (Acts 9:10-17). Saul Hosea was first sung in public when Freda Turner other name under heaven granted to men, by which of the day of Pentecost recorded in Acts 2:3-4: ‘And is the chief persecutor of Christians, and Ananias and I were married in July 1969 — four months we may receive salvation’ (Acts 4:12). there appeared to them tongues like flames of fire, is initially hesitant. But he decides to obey, and as before the première of the musical. The soloist was dispersed among them and resting on each one. he goes he sings this rollicking song, which is an my future sister-in-law, Susan Turner. There’s no other name but this name, And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.’ The example of our determination to write cheerful And no other name will do! arrangement of the song is that of the original stage songs about the Holy Spirit — the Spirit of joy! What shall I ask for you, what shall I pray? There’s no other name but Jesus version with underlying rhythmic backing. Speaking to God for you, what shall I say? For folk like me and you. Who is it tells me what to do Shall I ask influence, shall I ask wealth? For no other name brings pardon Burning, burning, brightly burning, And helps me to obey? Shall I ask happiness, harmony, health? And sets everybody free, Brightly burning Fire divine, Who is it plans the route for me This I will ask for you: God grant each day There’s no other name but Jesus And will not let me stray? For you and me. Satisfy my spirit’s yearning, Wisdom to know his will, grace to obey. Fill this empty soul of mine. Who is it tells me when to speak This I will ask for you: God grant each day And what I ought to say? Wisdom to know his will, grace to obey; Say, is there a name to live by? That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! Burning, burning, always burning, Is there a name for joy? That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! Wisdom to know his will, grace to obey. Is there a name to change men, Holy Spirit stay with me; Their hate and greed destroy? To your will my will is turning, That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! If I could see for you what lies ahead, Have we a name for healing? What you will I want to be. That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! What you should greet with joy, Have we a name for peace? That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! what you should dread; Have we a name for freedom? Burning, burning, deeply burning, That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! I’d bridge the streams for you, fence every height, Deliverance and release? Deeply burning holy Fire, Life would be beautiful, burdenless, bright. Now, your perfect plan discerning, Who is it gives me heavy loads Whate’er the future holds, this is my prayer: Say, is there a name for meaning? Your design is my desire. And helps me take the strain? God who is with you here, be with you there! Is there a name for might? Who is it calls to sacrifice Whate’er the future holds, this is my prayer: Is there a name for mercy, Burning, burning, gently burning, And helps me bear the pain? God who is with you here, be with you there; A name for life and light? Gently burning Fire within, Who is it sees me when I fall God who is with you here, be with you there! Have we a name for laughter? And lifts me up again? From your love my love is learning, Have we a name for grace? That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! Now I feel your work begin. Have we a name for glory That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! Transcending time and space? Who is it shows me what to be Say, is there a name for pardon? And leads me to that goal? Is there a name for power? Who is it claims the heart of me Is there a name to guide us And wants to take control? Each day and every hour? Who is it calls to holiness Have we a name for cleansing? Of body, mind and soul? Have we a name for care? That’s the Spirit! Holy Spirit! Have we a name for all men That’s the Spirit of the Lord in me! For always, everywhere? Worship - And Receiving And Receiving Ask, seek and knock We’re all seeking the same Saviour All that you need is a miracle In this quiet moment Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Music: John Larsson Music: John Larsson Music: John Larsson Music: Ivor Bosanko

Another up-tempo number from the musical Spirit!, In the musical Glory! Captain Campbell is The haunting appeal of this song from Take-over During the years that John and Gisèle Gowans this time based on the Lord’s call for us to ask, seek embarrassed when vermin-ridden Dirty Jimmy Bid is partly due to the unexpected turn the first served in the USA Western Territory, John produced and knock, words that climax with the promise: ‘If kneels next to aristocratic Lady Beatrice at the phrase takes. A phrase that begins with ‘All that you several memorable gems in collaboration with Ivor you, then, bad as you are, know how to give your mercy seat. He tries to move Jimmy along, but Lady need is…’ seems destined to end with a downbeat Bosanko, the then Territorial Music Secretary. These children what is good for them, how much more will Beatrice stops him with words that have become ‘a pat on the head’ or ‘a nice cup of tea’. But instead four lines of his lyrics set to music by Ivor have the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who classic: ‘Leave him alone, Captain, we are both comes the diametrically opposite: ‘All that you need brought blessing to thousands. ask him’ (Luke 11:13). seeking the same Lord.’ is a miracle’ — nothing less! The good news is that ‘All that you need is available, the moment you turn to the Lord.’

Ask! Ask! Ask! And it shall be given; We’re all seeking the same Saviour, All that you need is a miracle, In this quiet moment, still, before your throne, Seek! Seek! Seek! And you’re sure to find; We’re all seeking the selfsame Lord. And all that you need can be yours, Conscious of your presence, knowing I am known, Knock! Knock! Knock! And the door will open, We’re all claiming the same cleansing, All that you need is available, In this quiet moment set my spirit free; For God! God! God! Is so good and kind! O yes, so We’re all finding our peace restored. The moment you turn to the Lord. In this quiet moment, make a better me! Ask! Ask! Ask! And it shall be given; Seek! Seek! Seek! And you’re sure to find; Varied are the wants we name, the prayers we plead, Some think that life is in luxury, Knock! Knock! Knock! And the door will open, Yet essentially the same the grace we need, And some think that joy can be bought; For God! God! God! Is so good and kind! Different in a thousand ways, in this the same: But what is it worth – all the wealth of earth, Side by side in prayer and praise that grace we claim. And where is the peace that it’s brought? Ask, ask, ask. Seek, seek, seek. Knock, knock, knock. Ask and seek and knock! Every seeker comes alone to make his prayers, Some look for strength among other men, But before one common throne we bring our cares; And some turn in vain to a friend, Coming with an inward awe, our Lord to meet, But which friend will care for your silent prayer, We are not alone before the mercy seat. And unspoken need comprehend. Dedication - And Transformation God is Spirit You know I love you Limitless Grace Extravagance Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Music: John Larsson Music: John Larsson Music: Andrew Blyth Music: Richard Phillips

Andrew Blyth has provided a beautifully sensitive setting A precious part of the Gowans Legacy is the series These verses from the musical Son of Man (1983) In the musical Jesus Folk! the Apostle Simon Peter for the song words written by John Gowans in retirement. of poems that John wrote under the title O Lord! express John’s longing for believers to grasp how kneels before his risen Lord by the Lake of Galilee. In The lyrics are based on the text from Scripture: ‘Out These brief pieces encapsulate in a unique way his far beyond human understanding God really is. The this song he confesses his failings – his shame at letting of Christ’s full store we have all received grace upon wisdom, insight and originality. In this delightful chorus reflects the words of Jesus to the Samaritan Jesus down at the time of his crucifixion - and pleads grace; for while the Law was given through Moses, grace choral arrangement of the poem Extravagance, woman at the well: ‘God is spirit, and those who to be recalled to his Master’s service. He also answers and truth came through Jesus Christ’ (John 1:16-17). Richard Phillips makes the words soar. worship him must worship in spirit and in truth’ three times the Lord’s insistent question, ‘Simon, son of (John 4:24). John, do you love me?’ – as recorded in John 21:15-17. You’re my resource, my stream of strength Please let me be extravagant When my own strength is gone. In what I give or do. God’s not the prisoner of our precious laws, Knowing my failings, knowing my fears, You can refresh, revive, renew; I want to spend my ‘Everything’ Confined to work in ways we understand; Seeing my sorrow, drying my tears, You are the only one! And all my time for you. Upon the face of earth his finger draws Jesus recall me, me re-ordain, When darkness falls, when I cannot see Not penny-pinching, miserly, Surprising patterns that his heart has planned. You know I love you, use me again; The way you want, your will for me, Not keeping strict account; You know I love you, use me again. All is made clear and darkness ends, Investing all I have and then God is Spirit, Holy Spirit, As grace, limitless, descends. Forgetting the amount! They that worship him must worship him in Spirit. I have no secrets unknown to you, God is Spirit, Holy Spirit, No special graces, talents are few; Grace upon grace you have in store! If, feeling sorry for myself, They that worship him must worship him in truth. Yet your intention I would fulfil, Lord of all grace, I ask for more. I start to count the cost, You know I love you, ask what you will; Graceful to be in all I do, Then I shall be the poorer – God’s not the captive of confining creeds, You know I love you, ask what you will. Graceful, my Lord, like you, like you! What I’ve gained will all be lost. He breaks the bound’ries of the narrow mind; Every new day shall I implore O Lord when I begin to stray Our finite fancies he by far exceeds, For the far future I cannot see, Limitless grace from your full store. From dedication’s track, And yet, like any father, he is kind! Promise your presence, travel with me, Remind me of the way you gave, Sunshine or shadows? I cannot tell; Grace to be wise when I could weep, And I’ll hold nothing back! God’s not restricted by our rigid rules, You know I love you, all will be well; All of my patience spent; He smiles at our attempts to chain him fast; You know I love you, all will be well. Grace to go on and not give in, Please let me be extravagant Our favoured frame of reference ridicules, Send as you’ve always sent. In what I give or do. The last is first with him, the first is last! Grace to refuse, repel the wrong, I want to spend my ‘Everything’ Grace to resist, be brave, be strong. And all my time for you. Where I must fight I’ll not despair, O Lord when I begin to stray For grace, limitless, is there. From dedication’s track, Remind me of the way you gave, Grace to forgive, grace to forget; And I’ll hold nothing back! Who dares to throw the stone? Grace to endure man’s pettiness, Grace to forgive my own! From all pretence by grace set free, Make me the one I’m thought to be. To be like you in word and deed, Your grace, limitless, I need. Out of my darkness he called me A dif-ferent man It happened to me When the glory gets into your soul Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Words: John Gowans Music: John Larsson Music: John Larsson Music: John Larsson Music: John Larsson Arranged: Ray Steadman-Allen When in the musical Jesus Folk! Jesus stands This song sung by Harry in the musical Take-over Bid ‘Well, you know me,’ says Ethel in the musical Take- John told me that in writing these lyrics for the outside the grave of Lazarus and with a great cry is one of few instances in our creative partnership over Bid as it moves to its conclusion, ‘always down theme song of the musical Glory! he went back a calls ‘Lazarus, come forth’ – to the great amazement where the music was written before the words. In in the dumps. But to cut a long story short … It’s couple of centuries and pictured the black slaves of of everyone watching, he does, as recorded in John the original production of the musical John Gowans happened! It’s a blooming miracle!’ And she tells all Alabama singing around the camp fire. I sought to 11:43-44. And when Lazarus sings about what he played the part of Harry and made the song his own. about it in this jubilant song. capture the mood of that scene in my music. has just experienced, the words reflect not only his own experience but the experience of all who have heard the voice of Jesus calling them from Outside – I’m going old and grey, My life was so empty, so selfish and sad, Glory! Glory! Glory! Glory! Glory! Glory! the depth of their night ‘into the life of his light’. Inside – I’m not at all that way, Bitter and bad, selfish and sad; Glory! Glory! Glory! Praise the Lord! In helping folk I feel a different bloke, No sunshine to scatter the gloom could be had – Out of my darkness he called me, Contented, happy all day! When it happened, it happened to me! When the glory gets into your soul, my brother; Out of the depth of my night, When the glory gets into your soul, my friend; Out of of sorrow, Glory, glory, hallelujah! I’d never have thought it could happen to me! Then you’ll shout the praises of your heavenly Father. Into the life of his light. Beat this if you can! But gone are my fears and from fretting I’m free! When the glory gets into your soul! Since I let the love of the Lord inside of me, I came in despair to my Saviour in prayer, Out of my darkness he called me, I’ve been a dif-ferent man! Then it happened, it happened to me! When the glory, glory, when the glory, glory, Out of my doubt, my despair, When the glory gets into your soul, Out of the wastes of my winter, Outside – everything’s as before, Deep, deep in my heart there was dread and despair, Then you’ll shout the praises of your heavenly Father, Into the spring of his care. Inside – there’s been a major war, Coldness and care, dread and despair; When the glory gets into your soul! And love has won, look what it’s gone and done – The past had been barren, the future was bare – Out of my darkness he called me, Transformed my interior! Then it happened, it happened to me! When the glory gets into your feet, my brother; Into his sunshining day, When the glory gets into your feet, my friend; Out of my gloom to his glory, Outside – I’ve got the same old face, New power and new purpose within me combine, Then you’ll shout the praises of your heavenly Father. What could I do but obey? Inside – you wouldn’t know the place! Purpose is mine, power divine; When the glory gets into your feet! My old ideas, my selfish fads and fears Possessed of a peace that no words can define – Out of your darkness he calls you, have vanished, gone without trace! For it happened, it happened to me! When the glory gets into your hands, my brother; Out of your doubt, your despair, When the glory gets into your hands, my friend; Out of the wastes of your winter, Outside – There isn’t much to show, Then you’ll shout the praises of your heavenly Father. Into the spring of his care, Inside – There’s a big difference, though; When the glory gets into your hands! Into the spring of his care. My outlook’s new, my disposition too, My misery just had to go!

Glory, glory, hallelujah! Beat this if you can! Since I let the love of the Lord inside of me, I’ve been – he’s been – I’ve been – he’s been, I’ve – he’s – been a different man! The Life to Come

Who are these people? Words: John Gowans Music: John Larsson

The International Staff Songsters sang this evocative song from the musical The Blood of the Lamb (1978) at the funeral service for General John Gowans held in the assembly hall of the College on Friday 14 December 2012.

Who are these people that are dressed in white, Shining for ever in their robes of light; Rainbowed and glistening and sparkling bright, Calm in the presence of God?

These are the people who have come by grace Through tribulation to behold his face, Out of all nations and out of every race, Calm in the presence of God. And now there is no more sorrow, And tears have all been dried, And man’s unending seeking For love is satisfied. Here pain can never enter, And fear is quite unknown, Here love shall reign for ever, For God is on the throne. These are the people who have come by grace Through tribulation to behold his face, Out of all nations and out of every race, Calm in the presence of God. Dorothy was appointed leader of the ISS in The ISS is delighted to be supported by Dorothy 2003. She finds the role to be a great privilege Lieut-Colonel Jayne, who is the Secretary for Spiritual Life Nancekievill and responsibility. Jayne Roberts Development. Her role includes teaching at various events such as the Brengle Institute Songster Leader She grew up in Glasgow, Scotland, and Executive Officer and working closely with The Salvation attended Paisley, Parkhead and Govan Corps Army’s prayer network. (churches). Dorothy studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Glasgow Jayne has been a Salvation Army officer University. Postgraduate study then took for 33 years and is married to Jonathan, her to the South West of England and Bristol the current Editor of Salvationist. They Easton Corps. She currently worships at have served as corps officers at Caterham, Bromley Temple Corps. Plumstead, Cwmbran and Cardiff Canton and in divisional leadership in the East In January 2015, Dorothy was appointed the Midlands. Head of Farringtons School in Chislehurst, Kent, having previously been the Director Four years at IHQ gave Jayne the opportunity of Music at Wells Cathedral School where to learn new skills as Editor of The Salvation she worked with many of the best young Army Year Book and study for a Masters musicians and teachers from around the degree in Christian Spirituality at Heythrop world. College. Two years in personnel work in East Scotland preceded an appointment Her work with young people includes being as Assistant Chief Secretary. Jayne and part of Salvation Army music schools in the Jonathan have four adult children: Daniel, UK and the Western, Eastern and Southern who is married and lives in Brazil; and three Territories in the United States. daughters - Sonia, Joanna and Rebecca - who live in the London area. Jayne attends Dorothy is married to Gary and they have Croydon Citadel Corps. two sons, Matthew and David. Personnel

Dorothy Nancekievill Lieut-Colonel Jayne Roberts ISS Leader Executive Officer

Lauren Elliott Emma Davis Jemma Dougherty Jeanette Edmands Helen Dymott Lesley Nicholson Jason Todd Craig Baker Elliott Chappell Graham Letts Soprano Soprano Soprano Soprano Alto Alto Tenor Tenor Tenor Tenor Bromley Temple Chatham Worthing Hendon Staines Birminghan Citadel Reading Lower Earley Bromley Temple Swindon Citadel Wellingborough

Nicola Collings Tamsin Watchorn Cheryl Northwood Lucy Northwood Juliet Parker Deborah Jenkins Kay Martin Elaine Heaven Kelvin Mercer Mark Ayling Cliff Matthews Ryan Northwood Soprano Soprano Soprano Soprano Soprano Alto Alto Alto Bass Bass Bass Bass Croydon Citadel Regent Hall Leicester South Leicester South Ipswich Citadel Reading Central Bromley Oxford Bexleyheath Eastbourne Citadel Gloucester Leicester South Secretary

Hilary Bromage Hazel Hampton Rosemary Ruth Unwin Margaret Launn Melanie Ellis Neil Lacey Martin Davis Richard McIntosh Soprano Soprano Steadman-Allen Alto Alto Alto Bass Bass Bass Boscombe Regent Hall Soprano Alton Bedford Congress Hall Coventry City Liverpool Walton Chatham Chelmsford Citadel Chatham Sergeant Sergeant Credits Technical Team Executive Producer: Trevor Caffull • Producer: Melissa Dee Nicola Babb – Business Manager - Regent Hall Engineers: Adam Goldsmith & Daniel Lock • Post-Production: World of Sound Penny Babb – Audiovisual - Regent Hall Production Manager: Nicki Tonge • Project Coordinator: Mari Malm Mørkved Ann Stewart – Communications - Regent Hall Artwork and Design: Mango Design Recorded by World of Sound at The Warehouse, Waterloo on 1 & 15 May 2019 Chris Carter Richard Phillips Andrew Shires Bass Guitar Piano Percussion Hadleigh Temple Kettering Citadel Gainsborough Citadel THE INTERNATIONAL STAFF SONGSTERS

The International Staff Songsters is the . Once a month from The Songsters reach thousands of people via Profits from recordings (sold via representative choir of The Salvation Army September to June, the group comes together TV and radio appearances, and in concerts www.sps-shop.com) and performances in the United Kingdom Territory with the to present a varied musical programme and all over the world: from singing in cathedrals, support the work of The Salvation Army. The Republic of Ireland. The group was formed in lead Christian worship at a Salvation Army community halls, slums and squatter camps, ISS rehearse every Wednesday evening (from 1980 by the then global leader General Arnold centre. The Songsters’ repertoire contains a to concert venues and every Christmas time at September to November and from January to Brown to inspire people with the heart songs wide variety of musical styles, including music the Royal Albert Hall. June) at the UKI Headquarters of The Salvation of The Salvation Army and to sing about God’s by composers from The Salvation Army and Army in London. unconditional love for the world. artists such as Eric Whitacre, Mark Hayes, Will Overseas tours have included the United States Todd and Sir John Tavener. of America, Canada, Argentina, Uruguay, For more information visit the website All members of the ISS have a personal Scandinavia, Estonia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, www.salvationarmy.org.uk/iss Christian faith and are active in their local Kenya, Australia and New Zealand. A Gowans Legacy VOLUME 2

OUR LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER WORSHIP - AND RECEIVING 1. Hundreds and thousands -1.32- 14. In this quiet moment -3.07- 2. His love remains the same -4.19- 15. God is Spirit -4.44- 3. Everywhere -4.49- 16. You know I love you -2.54- 17. Limitless Grace -7.23- OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR 4. He came to give us life -3.14- DEDICATION - AND TRANSFORMATION 5. The Crucifixion -3.57- -3.10- 6. There is a message -4.01- 18. Extravagance 7. There’s no other name -2.35- 19. Out of my darkness he called me -2.14- 20. A dif-ferent man -2.46- THE HOLY SPIRIT -2.50- 8. Burning, Burning -3.21- 21. It happened to me 9. That’s the Spirit! -2.27- 22. When the glory gets into your soul -2.14-

PRAYER - AND SEEKING THE LIFE TO COME 10. What shall I ask for you? -2.59- -3.23- 11. Ask, seek and knock -2.13- 23. Who are these people? 12. We’re all seeking the same Saviour -2.45- 13. All that you need is a miracle -3.53-

All tracks © SP&S Track 3 taken from The Power (SPS 291 CD), track 14 taken from Sing to the Lord 20th Anniversary (SPS 328 CD), track 16 taken from Heart Songs Vol.2 (SPS 321 CD) and track 17 taken from Heart Songs (SPS 269 CD).

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